Walk for Independence

Schedule

Sat May 31 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst | Newton Center, MA

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13th Annual Walk for Independence is happening Saturday May 31st from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Mount Ida Campus of Umass Amherst (100 Carlson Avenue in Newton MA)! This is a free event where we invite you to walk to fundraise money for vision loss but to also celebrate the entire community coming together to improve the lives of people with vision loss.


  • Registration: 9:00 a.m.
  • Walk kick-off: 10:00 a.m.
  • Post-walk BBQ and activities: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Attendees will complete a 1 2 or 3-mile walk around the Mt. Ida campus of UMass Amherst in Newton followed by a celebration for all ages!


  • Free BBQ & Popcorn
  • Cabot’s ice cream
  • Multi-sensory food tastings from local vendors
  • Assistive technology demonstrations
  • And more!


Register & donate today at carroll.org/walk

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Where is it happening?

Mount Ida Campus of UMass Amherst, 100 Carlson Ave, Newton, MA 02459, United States, Newton Center

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

The Carroll Center for the Blind

Host or Publisher The Carroll Center for the Blind

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